Pradeep S. Sahukar, President of the Karnataka Law Society (KLS) Belagavi, met with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. During this formal meeting, discussions regarding educational developments and institutional progress were held. The meeting signifies a key interaction between the prominent educational society head and the state leadership. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/politics/kn/c-m-d-k-belagavi-karnataka-law-society-president-pradeep-s-shivakumar-met-shivakumar-sahukar-1277818

The Muzrai Department has banned devotees from touching the ancient stone idol of Maha Ganapati in Gokarna to prevent further erosion. Assistant Commissioner Sudha Talwar issued the order, stating that only the priest on shift duty is allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum. Devotees and VIPs must now offer prayers and view the deity from a distance. This decision follows requests from locals and devotees to preserve the thousands-of-years-old idol from wearing away due to constant contact. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Jul/23/now-no-touching-idol-at-gokarna-temple-while-praying

Food Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced that the Karnataka government is taking steps to increase the annual income limit for BPL cards from ₹1.20 lakh to ₹3 lakh, following recommendations from the Administrative Reforms Commission. He clarified that no ration cards will be cancelled; instead, they will be shifted to the APL category during verification. The government also plans to distribute Indira Kits worth ₹6,000 crore within two months. To prevent black marketing, CCTV cameras in warehouses and GPS in transport vehicles are being made mandatory. Fair price shops are instructed to operate from 6 AM to 10 PM. https://www.prajavani.net/news/karnataka-news/karnataka-bpl-card-income-limit-increased-to-three-lakh-4147181

This article provides the Panchanga (astrological calendar) for Saturday, July 25, 2026. It includes details about the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana for the day, along with auspicious and inauspicious timings based on Vedic astrology. https://www.prajavani.net/astro-vastu/panchanga/panchanga-on-july-25-2026-4147559

Drinking tea within 20-30 minutes of preparation is ideal as its antioxidant properties diminish later. Reheating tea leads to increased tannins, causing acidity, digestive issues, and iron deficiency. Experts like Dr. Yogesh Arul suggest avoiding reheated tea to prevent natural compound destruction. The article also provides a recipe for masala tea and advises limiting daily intake to 2-3 cups, preferably avoiding an empty stomach. https://kannada.news18.com/news/lifestyle/health-how-many-minutes-should-tea-be-drunk-once-it-is-brewed-ach-ws-l-2450680.html

The persistent protest by students under the CJP banner at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has achieved victory, leading to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Numerous Bollywood celebrities including Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Salman Khan, and Hrithik Roshan voiced their support. While some stars visited the site, others like Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, and Arijit Singh used social media to condemn violence against students and back Sonam Wangchuk's fast. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/bollywood/here-is-the-list-of-bollywood-celebrities-who-supported-cjp-protest-1216719.html

A screenshot claiming that actor Shah Rukh Khan posted in support of the CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has gone viral. However, fact-checks reveal that the superstar has made no such post on his official social media accounts. While other Bollywood stars like Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt expressed support, the viral image attributed to SRK is fabricated. The actor is currently busy filming his upcoming movie 'King', scheduled for a 2026 release. https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/fake-screenshot-of-x-post-showing-in-name-of-bollywood-actor-shah-rukh-khan-is-viral-dvp-2455124.html

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has warned selectors against dropping Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli based on recent poor form. Ashwin emphasized that both legends have contributed immensely to Indian cricket, with Rohit alone scoring nearly 12,000 ODI runs. He stated that dropping them would trigger massive public outrage across the country and suggested they should remain part of the team until the upcoming ODI World Cup, after which they might retire. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-are-untouchable-r-ashwin-blasts-critics-1214691.html

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his retirement from electoral politics, stating he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections. Speaking in Mandya, he cited the polluted political environment as the reason for his decision. Although he will step away from elections, he clarified that he will remain active in public life to voice people's concerns. Siddaramaiah recently resigned from the CM post on May 28, holding the record for the longest-serving CM in the state's history. https://www.varthabharati.in/state/former-cm-siddaramaiah-announces-he-will-not-contest-the-2028-elections-2263512